At a press conference Qantas CEO Alan Joyce konstantiroval, that the Australian economy has become too costly for business, Qantas airlines as profit amounted 42 million dollars, as compared with 239 million for the same period a year ago.

Alan Joyce «Also added we have to deal with the new global reality. Asia will continue to bring to market, with favorable economic proposals».

Due to changes in the company, 500 jobs will be cut,it is also to consider the economic viability of three units for maintenance in Brisbane, Melbourne and Avalon. «We will act in the interests of the company and the people», – promised Alan Joyce.